IT Software Developer I

The Service Delivery Technology team for the Information Technology and Records Management division of Health and Human Services is seeking an IT Software Developer I. The Service Delivery Technology team is responsible for developing and maintaining custom applications that meet the business needs of the department. As a member of an Agile SCRUM team, responsibilities include participating in the analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and support of custom applications.

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Location and hours:

This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site to the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as remote, based on current requirements hires must reside in or must be willing to relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Information Technology (IT) Developer I.

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At this time, employees may be eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $1,877.98 that can be earned annually based on performance.

In this position, you will:

• Participate in developing and supporting applications that are based on Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft .NET, C#, Angular, Typescript, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Secure Coding, PrimeNG, .Net Framwork, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SASS, REST APIs, SQL Server, etc., and deployed to Azure Cloud Infrastructure.
• Participate in eliciting functional, non-functional, and security requirements, as a prerequisite to developing applications.
• Work with various IT teams (Business, Development, Security, Operations, etc.).
• Participate in code reviews.
• Write necessary documentation.
• Promote and follow software engineering standards and best practices.

Need to have:

One of the following:

• 2 years of technology experience
• Two-year college/vocational technical degree in a technology field or approved information technology certificate;
• Completion of five college/vocational technical technology courses
• Completion of approved IT Hennepin County internship and 1 year of technology experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology field

Nice to have:

• Experience with:

• Software Engineering based on .NET, C#, (TDD), Angular, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, SCSS, JavaScript, Typescript, PrimeNG, .Net Framwork, OOAD concepts, and OOP (Object-Oriented Programming).
• Developing and Consuming REST APls.
• Database design and SQL Server.
• Source control using GIT.
• Deploying Solutions to Azure Cloud Infrastructure and using Azure Cloud based resources.
• Participating in peer code review exercises.
• Application Security and Secure Coding.
• Mobile-first and Responsive Web design and development.
• Knowledge of:

• Algorithms and Data Structures.
• User experience (UX) design.
• Web Accessibility.
• Internationalization and Localization.
• Ability to:

• Use creative problem-solving techniques when confronted with issues.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact effectively with end users.
• Work collaboratively with managers, customers, and other developers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.

About the department:

Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve, and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals — that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as a guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis. Posting will remain open until filled. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Katie Bakke Katie.Bakke@hennepin.us

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